Structural Calculations

Proper calculations allow us to confidently tell our customers the safe conditions in which our Nordic Tipis can be used.

It's about much more than a few sums looking at a single tipi with all its sides down. It about considering every combination of "sides up" and "sides down", and looking at every linking technique in detail. Each configuration has a different wind loading, and different pull out forces and ballast requirements.

Specific

The calculations consider the specific details of our Nordic Tipis, and use the results of formal testing of our timber, fabrics and sewing techniques.

The specific species of timber (not all timbers are equal) and the exact dimensions of the poles are key.

The specific fabric we use and the details of the sewing and attachment points are crucial.

The specific hardware components used to fix everything together are fundamental.

Complex

Over 750 pages of detailed calculations underpin our Stratus™ and Cirrus™ tents, covering every approved link, and every combination of sides up and sides down. With TipiStar™ fitted and without.

They have been carried out by a professional firm of structural engineers with specific experience of fabric structures.

It's only by going to this effort that we can confidently tell our customers the safe wind loads, pull out forces and ballast weights needed.

Supplying giant Nordic Tipis to progressive businesses, forward thinking organisations, and imaginative individuals is what we do. Backed by a range of services built on our own years of experience creating businesses with these tents, we're ready to help you to do something... different.

Use fire safely!

Use fire safely!

Most Tentipi® Nordic tipis are designed to be used with an open fire or stove; it is this feature that makes them a home from home in all weather conditions.
But please check local regulations, read and understand the instructions provided, and make sure you are fully competent to deal with the risks involved, before striking that match.